Espaillat, Meng Announce Community Project Funding For FY2023 To Help Local Communities.
Lawmakers Able To Direct Federal Funds To Specific Projects In Their Congressional Districts. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Grace Meng (NY-06), the two New York members of the powerful House Appropriations Committee—which funds federal agencies and programs—announced today a new process for state and local governments and non-profits to receive direct federal funding through the Appropriations process. They have also created guidance to help New York nonprofits and government entities navigate the Community Project Funding process in Congress.
Community Project Funding recognizes that Members of Congress know their districts best, and know the needs of their communities. Unlike the former congressionally-directed spending, also known as “earmarks,” the revamped Community Project Funding process will prioritize accountability, transparency, and strong community support. New reforms require rigorous vetting, limits 15 community project requests from each Member of Congress, public disclosure of potential recipients on the Congressmember’s website, and certification that no Congressmember’s family can benefit from the project. To assist potential New York recipients in learning more about the process, Espaillat and Meng created a concise fact sheet.
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